“Oh my God! That’s Meryl! Can I meet you?! I’ve adored you since I was like 8,” Kelly asked Meryl while walking down the stairs at the Golden Globes after being interviewed by Ryan earlier this month.

The American Idol alum, who is nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Love So Soft,” later told People magazine that she was embarrassed by her adorable fangirl reaction.

“I was humiliated when I watched it back,” she said. “I was very excited, and I hope I don’t lose that excitement, just being a true fan of people. But she’s Meryl Streep ya’ll! Everybody would’ve looked like a jackass. She touched my face y’all!”